Choux Pastry (Pâte à Choux)

Makes 16 puffs

prepPreheat oven to 400°F / 204°C
prepLine two baking sheets with parchment paper
prepLightly brush parchment with water
1/2 cup / 113 g unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces	Combine butter, water, milk, salt & sugar; simmer	Add flour, stir until ball forms, mash 1 min	Cool, then beat in eggs in 3–4 additions	Pipe 2-inch mounds 3 inches apart	Smooth peaks, brush with egg wash	Bake 400°F / 204°C, 20 min	Reduce to 350°F / 177°C, bake 10–15 min until golden	Cool completely on rack
1/2 cup / 120 ml water
1/2 cup / 120 ml 2% or whole milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 cup / 125 g all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
4 large eggs, beaten
1 egg beaten with 1 Tablespoon milk or water (egg wash)

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